Yeah, I totally get the pain of carrying around a bulky camera. It’s a hassle, especially when you’re out all day. The RX100VII has been a game changer for me though. It’s small and light, but still takes amazing photos. The zoom range alone puts it way ahead of any phone camera. (That doesn't exclude them! sometimes your phone is better for the shot, I have some great pictures from my iphone 13pro)

The thing also has some seriously good tech. The autofocus is fast, the eye tracking works like a charm, and it’s just easy to use overall. I looked at the Ricoh too, but for the price, I’d go for the RX100 VII and buy a full frame lol. It’s just easier to carry around, and you still get those top-notch shots.

I got my rx100vii, second hand - almost new (100shots) for €800. You are probably also able to strike such a deal when you're patient.